Commonwealth

Personality

We’re No. 1: Celebrating 250 years of Pennsylvania firsts in politics, pianos and pints

The commonwealth has had more than its fair share of premiere moments since the nation’s founding

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

NFL Draft Week Q&A with VisitPittsburgh CEO Jerad Bachar

Pittsburgh has prepared to be the center of the football world this week

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Ask the Experts: Local transit leaders mind the gaps

Public transportation heads from across the state talk about how shortfalls in funding, staffing, routes and more are impacting services

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Q&A with SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer

The leader of the Philly-area transit system provides an update on operations and funding issues

News & Politics

Personality

Gov. Josh Shapiro talks faith, family and fundamentals of basketball with Jay Wright

Shapiro’s book tour stopped at Villanova for a sit-down with the former Wildcats basketball coach.

Satire/Odd News

Personality

Where to find chip thrills in Pennsylvania

A bite-sized look at the state's rich history in the snack space

Politics

Personality

The City & State Q&A: Kristen Welker

The longtime journalist and host of NBC’s “Meet the Press” weighs in on the merits of growing up Philly, landing interviews and what to watch for in the midterms and in 2028.

Satire/Odd News

Personality

Groundhog’s Day divination

City & State takes a swing at what Punxsutawney Phil could have foreseen for 2026

Education

Personality

Save the dates: Make time to celebrate these notable non-250th milestones in 2026

America’s semiquincentennial year may be the main event, but there is no shortage of other anniversaries to mark in 2026.